A Cozy Rustic Wedding At The Mohawk House In Sparta, New Jersey
Ashley Costello (28 and a professional social worker) met Chad Costello (32 and a professional social worker) at work, when they sat in diagonal cubicles. They formed a fast friendship over a shared interest in being active, and eventually started dating. Chad proposed to Ashley on a ski trip in Vermont. "He gave me a hug and a kiss. While we were hugging, I thought he lost his balance a little so I tightened my hold. He then said, 'No, no! Let me do this.' And then he went down on one knee and asked me to marry him!" Ashley says. They stumbled upon the Mohawk House in Sparta, New Jersey while shopping for wedding venues. They wanted an intimate place with exceptional food and a great atmosphere. The Mohawk House was the perfect for their romantic, rustic decor, which included wine bottle centerpieces with chalk board numbers tied with twine and filled with bright, airy wild flowers.Their ceremony took place at the Mohawk House in the Conservatory room filled with exposed brick and natural light, in front of a wood-burning stone fireplace. Guests just loved the outdoor space for mingling during cocktail hour and watched as they took formal portraits atop a small hill with views of the mountains and valley below.Dinner took place in the main dining room, under eight skylights and the soft glow of rustic chandeliers. Guests enjoyed a selection of entrees including Chilean sea bass, filet mignon, and eggplant and portobello mushrooms topped with roasted red peppers and asparagus tips. Dessert included wedding cake with fresh ice cream and berries and mini s'mores in espresso mugs. The couple made small jars of honey personalized with kraft paper name tags and bamboo spoons that doubled as escort cards and favors.